Defense & Autonomous Systems
Defense & Autonomous Systems covers firms that build military platforms, mission electronics, unmanned vehicles, secure communications, and the services that integrate and sustain them. Capital flows to this theme because governments and militaries are modernizing equipment and adopting autonomy, sensing, and secure networks that require specialized suppliers and integrators.
2 of 26 stocks are in a Stage 2 uptrend.
Stocks in this theme
| Ticker | Price | 1M | 3M | 1Y | Stage | Trend | vs 52w high |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CACICaci International Inc /De/ | $609.11 | -2.2% | +30.5% | +24.8% | Stage 3 | 6/7 | -10.44% |
| SAICScience Applications International Corp | $127.56 | -0.5% | +20.9% | +30.5% | Stage 1 | 7/7 | -4.62% |
| LDOSLeidos Holdings, Inc. | $121.83 | -13.1% | +18.2% | -34.4% | Stage 4 | 0/7 | -38.95% |
| MSIMotorola Solutions, Inc. | $445.97 | -8.1% | +6.5% | -1.8% | Stage 2 (re-acceleration) | 6/7 | -9.22% |
| VVXV2X, Inc. | $70.77 | -8.3% | -1.6% | +25.7% | Stage 1 | 5/7 | -22.07% |
| LMTLockheed Martin Corp | $509.25 | -9.3% | -2.4% | +3.5% | Stage 1 | 2/7 | -24.75% |
| HIIHuntington Ingalls Industries, Inc. | $267.07 | -8.3% | -4.3% | -4.5% | Stage 4 | 0/7 | -41.14% |
| NOCNorthrop Grumman Corp /De/ | $483.48 | -10.4% | -7.0% | -18.6% | Stage 4 | 0/7 | -37.05% |
| ONDSOndas Inc. | $7.33 | -4.3% | -7.5% | -6.9% | Stage 4 | 1/7 | -47.68% |
| TDYTeledyne Technologies Inc | $606.81 | -1.0% | -8.2% | +4.7% | Stage 1 | 4/7 | -12.22% |
| GDGeneral Dynamics Corp | $331.83 | -10.6% | -8.6% | -0.1% | Stage 1 | 4/7 | -16.2% |
| OSISOsi Systems Inc | $194.37 | -6.5% | -9.6% | -18.3% | Stage 4 | 0/7 | -37.24% |
| DCODucommun Inc /De/ | $171.54 | +0.1% | -9.8% | +83.6% | Stage 2 (continuation) | 7/7 | -17.12% |
| ESLTElbit Systems Ltd | $682.01 | -2.6% | -10.3% | +37.0% | Stage 1 | 3/7 | -32.76% |
| AMTMAmentum Holdings, Inc. | $18.12 | -9.3% | -10.3% | -20.6% | Stage 4 | 0/7 | -51.72% |
| VOYGVoyager Technologies, Inc./TX | $30.25 | -10.1% | -10.5% | +3.5% | Stage 1 | 4/7 | -41.57% |
| OSKOshkosh Corp | $128.82 | -16.4% | -11.0% | +0.0% | Stage 1 | 2/7 | -27.6% |
| DRSLeonardo DRS, Inc. | $36.63 | -3.6% | -14.2% | -16.3% | Stage 1 | 2/7 | -26.28% |
| AVAVAeroVironment Inc | $142.22 | -4.1% | -17.5% | -53.9% | Stage 4 | 0/7 | -65.3% |
| LHXL3harris Technologies, Inc. /De/ | $236.78 | -11.1% | -19.0% | -20.3% | Stage 4 | 0/7 | -37.44% |
| KTOSKratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. | $42.69 | -16.3% | -19.5% | -51.5% | Stage 4 | 0/7 | -67.34% |
| ESEEsco Technologies Inc | $265.11 | -2.9% | -22.0% | +28.1% | Stage 1 | 3/7 | -25.3% |
| PSNParsons Corp | $40.97 | -15.8% | -22.9% | -50.0% | Stage 4 | 0/7 | -54.12% |
| CWCurtiss Wright Corp | $543.82 | -6.7% | -28.2% | +2.5% | Stage 1 | 2/7 | -31.4% |
| MRCYMercury Systems Inc | $83 | -5.0% | -32.5% | +10.3% | Stage 1 | 2/7 | -34.24% |
| KRMNKarman Holdings Inc. | $32.42 | -21.8% | -41.0% | -54.6% | Stage 4 | 0/7 | -71.88% |
Deep dive
This theme groups companies that design, build, and support military hardware and the autonomy and sensor technologies added to those platforms. It includes prime contractors that produce aircraft, ships, vehicles, and missile systems; electronics and component suppliers that make radars, processors, and power systems; firms that develop autonomy, unmanned vehicles, and tactical communications; and service integrators that provide software, engineering and long‑term sustainment.
Demand comes from policy and technology trends. Geopolitical competition and allied defense commitments lead to sustained government procurement and modernization programs. At the same time, adoption of autonomy, artificial intelligence for sensing and targeting, secure networking, and hardened electronics shifts spending toward software, sensors, and specialized components. Supply constraints for advanced semiconductors and precision parts also attract capital to firms that can secure or produce those inputs.
The value chain splits into several roles. Prime contractors make and integrate large platforms and major subsystems and manage end‑to‑end programs. Vehicle and ship manufacturers produce tactical trucks, armored vehicles, and naval hulls. Electronics and component companies supply processors, RF systems, sensors, and power management. Communications and mission systems vendors provide radios, encryption, and battlefield networking. Systems integrators and engineering services firms deliver software, testing, training, and sustainment that keep fielded systems operational. Small specialists focus on unmanned aircraft, ground robots, and command‑and‑control software.
Continuation of this theme depends on procurement budgets, program execution, and technology adoption. Stable or rising government spending and export approvals support revenue visibility, while delays, cost overruns, or shifts in procurement priorities create headwinds. Success also requires managing supply chain risks for semiconductors and precision parts, protecting systems from cyber threats, and integrating autonomy and AI into operational workflows. Market reception of new capabilities and the ability to win follow‑on contracts determine whether firms sustain growth over multiple procurement cycles.